Don't Dye It

Machine Knitting
July 2013
Tamm Perle
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
900 - 1400 yards (823 - 1280 m)
36-53" finished bust
English

This blouse makes use of the reverse dying technique to get a light design on a colored background. Reverse dying works best on natural fibers. Cotton is recommended. Although the paisley pattern is delightful,anything may be used. Do be sure to select stamps with simple shapes and without a lot of tiny detail. Reverse dying cannot reproduce fine edges so larger, plainer designs are more effective.